Description
Mornings used to be rushed—until we discovered overnight oats. This cherry version is a sweet way to slow down, even just for a few minutes. Packed with goodness and bursting with flavor, it feels like a treat with every spoonful. Let breakfast be your favorite part of the day.
Ingredients
⅔ cup cherries, fresh (pitted & diced) or frozen & thawed (150g)
1 tbsp chia seeds (10g)
¼ tsp ground cinnamon (1g)
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (10g)
¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional) (50g)
½ cup old-fashioned or rolled oats (50g)
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (70g)
⅔ cup water or milk of choice (160g)
⅛ tsp fine salt
Optional Toppings
1 tbsp cherry preserves
1 tbsp chopped dark chocolate or mini chocolate chips (10g)
Additional fresh cherries
Instructions
In a jar or bowl, combine all ingredients except toppings. Stir well.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
In the morning, stir again. Add cherry preserves, chocolate chips, and more cherries on top if desired.
Enjoy cold, or warm briefly in the microwave if preferred.
Notes
Note: With chocolate chips + preserves. Skip ’em to trim calories!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 4+ hours
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 per serving
- Fat: 12g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 55g per serving
- Fiber: 7g per serving
- Protein: 13g per serving